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C D M Services

EIN 91-1057994 · Vancouver, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR HOMES OR RESIDENCE.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
226
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$164,336, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $6.2 million spent. IN HOME CARE: SERVICES INCLUDE NON-MEDICAL HELP FOR CLIENTS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING WITHIN THEIR HOME OR RESIDENCE.
  2. $848,111 spent. ADULT DAY CARE: THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES ADULT SERVICES IN A GROUP SETTING, INCLUDING ADULT DAY CARE, ADULT DAY HEALTH, CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND SUPPORT AND MORE.
  3. $148,215 spent. LIVING WITH DIGNITY: THE LIVING WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM, FUNDED BY GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ALLOWS CDM TO GO BEYOND STATE FUNDED SERVICES TO KEEP CLIENTS IN THEIR OWN HOME AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING BUYING ITEMS SUCH AS APPLIANCES OR MATTRESSES, PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL, PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH DEMENTIA, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR CLIENT'S PETS, AND MORE.
  4. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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